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CAVS THINK THIS COULD BE THE YEAR
Why the Cavaliers are doubling down despite two straight playoff disappointments
After two discouraging playoff exits, the Cavaliers aren't making any major changes to their schemes or plans. In fact, they're doubling down.


CURRY SITS DOWN WITH JAMES, NASH
Stephen Curry talks influence on NBA, looks back on 2016 Game 7
The Golden State Warriors superstar identified Trae Young as the player who made him realize his impact on the league.


SWITCHING SIDES
'It feels like they gave up': Inside Myles Turner's painful exit from the Pacers -- to their fiercest rival
As he's tried to balance the memories of a decade in Indiana, Turner is embracing the other side of this heated rivalry. "[Indiana] made it very clear how they valued me," he said. "And so did the Milwaukee Bucks."


A LOADED FIELD OF CONTENDERS
Way-too-early NBA All-Star predictions: Which new faces will we see in L.A.?
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down why Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren and eight others could make the coveted weekend in L.A. this season.


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'Got to be the first': Austin Reaves' lob to Bronny James marks unique 25-year feat
The Los Angeles Lakers guard joked that he's the first NBA player to throw lobs to a father-son duo.

Who's No. 12? Lakers' Jake LaRavia rolls with the question turned rally cry
Anthony Edwards' commentary and Jake LaRavia's 27-point night turned a short-handed matchup into a classic.


FANTASY BASKETBALL
Pickups: Ryan Rollins, Quentin Grimes add instant offense
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.


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Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart has fallen in love with farming
The work ethic of his father has carried over into the cultivation of 28 acres in Temecula, California

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